Academics

St. Michael the Archangel High School will provide academic programs for a wide range of students. Some students have learning difficulties which must be addressed by providing individualized support. Parents should contact our Admissions Office if your student may need an academic success plan, Mrs. Maddox would be happy to discuss options and programming needs.

Learning Academies

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School is committed to helping students to knowtruth, loveGod, and serveothers in an environment centered on discovery.

Students will use their own talents, technology, and our entire community to explore multiple academic areas of interests. SMA graduation requirements are already designed to expose students to a wide range of content. The chart below can be used to help students choose core classes and electives related to a specific field of study.

Students are not locked into one specific Learning Academy, as the Learning Academies serve as a suggested track catered to student's interests and abilities. They are encouraged to investigate multiple areas of study.

Dual Credit Offerings

Through partnerships with the Metropolitan Community College of Kansas City (MCCKC), Rockhurst University, and the University of Missouri of Kansas City (UMKC), SMA is proud to offer a variety of dual credit courses. Generally, the following courses are planned to be eligible for dual credit:

Business Communications (MCCKC)

Business Law (MCCKC)

College Algebra (UMKC)

Pre-AP Honors Chemistry (UMKC)

AP Honors Chemistry (UMKC)

AP Honors Spanish 4 (Rockhurst)

Honors Spanish 5 (Rockhurst)

Advanced Placement Offerings

AP Language Arts and Composition

AP Literature and Composition

AP World History

AP U.S. History

AP U.S. Government & Politics

AP Honors Spanish 4

AP Calculus AB

SMILE Zone (St. Michael Inclusive Learning Enhancement)

The inclusive education program is a unique Special Education program for students of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School. It follows Individual Service Plans for each student along with implementing Missouri Show-Me Standards and appropriate goals and benchmarks.

Individual attention is given to each student. A flexible curriculum helps students thrive on his/her own level. Our faculty will have high standards and expectations for every student. Students who successfully complete the SMA inclusive education program will earn a diploma, depending upon the modifications implemented for the student and the hours in the Special Education Inclusive classroom.

These students are encouraged to participate in activities including sports, theater, music, and clubs appropriate to their needs. If needed, after school tutoring will be available.

Perhaps the most unique aspect of the inclusive education program is the Mentor Program. Junior and Senior level students work hand-in-hand with these students in the classrooms. Mentors are chosen by faculty members based on their outstanding leadership qualities and dedication to the program.

Technology

Technology Mission

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic High School is committed to helping students know truth, love God, and serve others. Faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a 21st-century learning environment rooted in our Catholic faith and values. Technology at SMA is infused in our daily lives to help promote an environment of discovery that fosters digital responsibility, personalized learning, and helps students become independent, self-directed learners.

Technology Core Values

Digital Responsibility

Personalized Learning

Independent, Self-Directed Learners

Technology Requirements

Each student will be asked to purchase either a MacBook Pro – Model: MLL42LL/A or a MacBook Air- Model: MMGF2LL/A. Families may purchase either computer from any vendor. Best Buy in Lee’s Summit, MO will partner with SMA to offer 24 – 36 months’ interest-free financing for those families that would like to finance the unit. For more information on purchasing the unit through Best Buy, click HERE.

In order to receive course schedule for the 2017-2018, we ask that families provide SMA with the opportunity to image and load the necessary software/applications for your student’s laptop. Upon check-in (July 26th–28th), students will have the opportunity to purchase an approved laptop carrying case through our SMA Spirit Shop.